7:09 AM,
Aug. 22, 2013

The Moonlight Bike Ride through downtown Springfield is one of the main fundraisers for the Discovery Center.

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In its 10th year of pedaling, the Moonlight Bike Ride promises festivities at the Discovery Center followed by a moving party of family fun through center-city neighborhoods.

The event begins at 7 p.m. Saturday as a pre-party at the Discovery Center parking lot, with music by the Third Degree, root beer floats from Springfield Brewing Company and carnival activities.

Riders can enter costume contests for teams and individuals, and teams will compete for the New Moon traveling trophy that goes to the team with the most participants. After the ride, pancakes from Village Inn await. ...